Regarding the difference between direct collector sale and "retail" (E.G. Simpson's): I have learned that if you are just looking for a generic Luger model or bargain hunting, or can wait out the time, you can often get a good deal. However, if you are looking for something specific, or want only top quality, very often you are simply going to have to pay the price.
Frankly direct collector sale often works this way as well, even between friends who know what their Lugers are worth and respect each other's sensibilities.
--Dwight
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